Casey’s General Store McAlester Highway 69

This Casey’s sits at a key junction where Highway 69 splits toward the Ouachita National Forest trails and Robbers Cave country. The store stocks better road food than most gas stations — their breakfast pizza is legendary among truckers, and the coffee stays fresh. Diesel pumps handle big rigs without issue, and there’s enough space to maneuver a trailer through the lot. The staff knows the area and can give current conditions on the forest roads.

Open 24 hours with clean restrooms and a decent selection of basic supplies. This is your last reliable fuel before heading into the Ouachita backcountry toward Talimena Drive or the technical ridge trails. Cell service is solid for any last-minute weather checks.

24-hour fuel with famous breakfast pizza near Ouachitas